verbπShareTo cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal."This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold."materialtechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving."After preparation, the chef will plate the dish."foodutensilserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo score a run."The single plated the runner from second base."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arm or defend with metal plates."The medieval knights plated their armor before going into battle. "militarymaterialweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat into thin plates."The blacksmith was plating the iron to make thin, decorative plates for the new fireplace. "materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(travel industry) To specify which airline a ticket will be issued on behalf of."The travel agent plated the flight ticket for Sarah, ensuring it would be on Delta Airlines. "businessjobserviceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo categorise stamps based on their position on the original sheet, in order to reconstruct an entire sheet."The stamp collector spent hours plating the antique stamps, carefully comparing their subtle differences to determine their original positions on the printing sheet. "stationeryhistorywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(particularly with early British stamps) to identify the printing plate used."The stamp collector spent hours plating the Penny Blacks, carefully examining each one to determine which printing plate was used to create it. "historymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of determining where a postage stamp is positioned on a sheet."The postal worker carefully studied the plating of the stamps to ensure they were placed correctly on the sheet. "stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin coating of metal laid upon another metal."The antique silverware had worn plating, revealing the base metal underneath. "materialtechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA coating or defensive armour of metal plates."The knight's armor featured strong steel plating to protect him in battle. "materialmilitarytechnologywearbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
